Occupational Therapist

Role Overview

Join our Ellenbrook clinic as an Occupational Therapist, delivering evidence-informed evaluations and therapies to a pediatric caseload. You will provide direct support within family and community settings to children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, outcomes-driven care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based assessments and interventions for children aged 0-16.
• Offer therapeutic support tailored to family and community needs.
• Collaborate closely with allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Engage with families and stakeholders to educate, support, and advocate effectively.
• Regularly appraise and enhance your clinical approach to maintain best practice standards.

Candidate Profile

• Holds accredited tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Maintains current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for creating engaging and impactful therapy sessions.
• Possesses experience working with children or individuals with disabilities.
• Complies with relevant background and working with children checks, or is willing to obtain them.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible working arrangements including varied hours and compressed workweeks.
• Generous leave entitlements: up to 12 weeks annual leave and up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave.
• Access to wellbeing support programs for you and your family.
• Competitive remuneration together with a bonus scheme.
• Financial support for professional registration and memberships.
• Administrative assistance to enable focus on clinical duties.
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary, collaborative care environment.
• Professional growth with CPD allowances, paid development leave, mentorship programs, and access to national and international career paths within the APM Group.

About Early Start Australia

We are a committed team of allied health specialists dedicated to supporting children and youth from birth through 16 years to achieve their maximum potential. Our multidisciplinary approach offers personalized, evidence-based services encompassing communication, motor, cognitive, and social development areas. As a registered NDIS provider within the APM Group, we combine the stability of a global organization with the personalized feel of a local team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Early Start Australia prioritizes respect, equity, and diversity within its workforce and warmly welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.